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Overview

Photos and Description of this Northeast Virginia Beach holiday apartment

This apartment is on the first floor level of a family owned beach cottage and has 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and an outdoor shower on private deck. It is a residential dwelling although most everything around it is not residential - hotels, restaurants, night clubs, etc. That's why it's such a good find! Close to the beach with all the comforts of home.

Have a need to accommodate more people? We have another apartment that sleeps 6 adjacent to this apartment and in the same house: https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3568121

The beach is so close you won't believe it. It's literally one-half city block from the boardwalk and beach. The 24th street stage is an open concert and event area that borders the boardwalk and beach - you can enjoy the music with a short walk or simply stay home and listen to the music from your deck.

The apartment sleeps 6. It is a no-smoking, no pets rental. Bedroom #1 has a full size bed. Bedrooom #2 has two twin beds. Living area has a queen size sleep sofa. The apartment is equipped with cable service, HD-TV, DVD, and secure WIFI. All appliances new in 2015 include stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, washer/dryer. French doors in kitchen open to private deck.

Owner provides freshly cleaned bed linens and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests need to bring their own towels, paper products, soap products, and beach gear. There is one parking space for guests and additional parking for visitors can be found at local private parking lots or one of the city's parking lots at Virginia Beach oceanfront.

Renovated 2015 - This home is the former Captain's residence of Virginia Beach's U.S. Coast Guard. This Coast Guard location has historical significance, well described and preserved in the Coast Guard Museum across the street.

This newly renovated mix of modern amenities, historic design, and eclectic art is sure to make for a memorable beach vacation.

About Jennings Family

Our entire extended family has had a hand in restoring and preserving this uniquely situated house. The home was originally purchased by our father, W. Stanley Jennings, a Chesapeake, Virginia family physician. It is now maintained by his children and grandchildren. We offer this cherished home to you. When you share it with us, it provides a common cause which strengthens the bonds of our family. Thank you.

Jennings Family purchased this apartment in 1968

Why Jennings Family chose Virginia Beach

If you're looking for a cozy getaway that is close to all the action, then this is the place for you. Our family has always loved the beach and how close this house is to the beach.

It is located in the "old beach" area of Virginia Beach, which is in the center of resort area activity. It's just the right mix of nostalgia with the most modern in family adventure.

This home was once the living quarters of the captain of the Virginia Beach Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Museum, which sits across the street, is a local historical remembrance of the old Coast Guard station that was located on Atlantic Ave and 24th Street.

What makes this apartment unique

From the parking area in front, vacationers make their way down the short boardwalk to the back, where this secluded apartment awaits. Open the door to meet a bedazzled, colorful octopus, "Grandpa's Revenge". It's to remind you that you are here to enjoy the beach.

The apartment includes all new appliances, washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, HD-TV and dishwasher. It's equipped with a microwave oven, toaster, coffee maker, and a fully equipped kitchen and has cable and secure WIFI.

There is an open floor plan, a kitchen with island and dining options. French doors open out to a secluded private deck. Some parts of the captain's quarters have been preserved as accents for this totally renovated ground floor apartment.

You are so close to the 24th Street stage that you can hear the nightly concerts from your deck. You are right in the middle of the beach action, yet secluded.

The new I-Fly skydiving adventure is also visible from the deck. There are 12 restaurants, the beach, an outdoor concert stage and countless adventures a half block from your doorstep, or you can just hang out and let it go on all around you while nestled in your tranquil private oasis.

Great location!

We absolutely loved our stay in your cottage! The location was perfect and the accommodations were great for our family. We also really appreciated your willingness to work with our schedule. We hope to be back again soon!

Immaculate, nicely renovated, very conveniently located property with all the amenities of home!

This property was extremely clean and met all of the needs for our group of 6. We loved how close restaurants, stores, and the beach were. It's a 1 minute walk to any and all of these! The outdoor shower was perfect to clean off after a day in the beach. The beds and linens were comfortable and fresh. The hosts were incredibly kind! We will most definitely stay here again!

AMAZING

I loved this rental, my siblings and friends enjoyed lounging and cooking on the stove. We got a chance to watch The Wizard of Oz the last night we stayed and it was just an overall great experience. The house was as it was explained and it was nice and clean. The weather was cloudy for the most part, but the sun decided to come out Saturday so we went out on the beach and pet the horses and got ice cream. Overall, a great time and would love to stay here again!

Map

Nearest Airport

17
Miles

Norfolk International Airport

Nearest Barpub

CP Shuckers

Nearest Golf

Jungle Golf

Nearest Restaurant

Harpoon Larry's

Nearest Beach

Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Car: not necessary

The 'old beach' area of Virginia Beach is in the center of resort area activity. Just the right mix of nostalgia with the most modern in family adventure, all within walking distance of this historic location.

Within a block you can eat at a dozen different places, play jungle golf, attend live nightly concerts, experience indoor skydiving, jump in the ocean, lay on the beach, check out the old coast guard station or the firehouse. You forgot to bring something, so Walgreens is next door.

You will forget that you brought your car, because you just don't need it. Maybe you'll be tempted to explore by bike instead. Breakfast at the Honeybee pancake house or Doc Taylor's. Try the indoor sky diving across the street after gathering your courage at CP Shuckers. It won't be long before you've forgotten what you did for a living.

Full bath has tub/shower, sink, and toilet. Half bath has sink and toilet, and also houses the washer/dryer in this small room in off of the kitchen. There is an outdoor shower on your private deck for beach rinse off. Guests do need to bring their own bath towels and beach towels.

Bedrooms:

2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1 -
1 double bed
Bedroom 2 -
2 single bed

In addition to these bedrooms, there is a queen size sleeper sofa in the Living Room that will sleep 2 people comfortably.

Entertainment:

Books

DVD Player

Satellite / Cable ...

Television ...

Video Library

Outside:

Deck / Patio ...

Suitability:

Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...

children welcome

non smoking only

pets not allowed

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:

bay

botanical garden

churches

cinemas

laundrette - not serviced

festivals

library

live theatre

marina

museums

playground

recreation centre

restaurants

synagogues

theme parks

water parks

Leisure Activities:

antique hunting

beachcombing

bird watching

eco tourism

horse riding

horseshoes

photography

sight seeing

walking

whale watching

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

fitness centre

groceries

hospital

laundrette - serviced

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

deepsea fishing

equestrian events

fishing

golf

hiking

jet skiing

paragliding

pier fishing

roller blading

sailing

diving

snorkelling

bay fishing

surf fishing

surfing

swimming

tennis

water skiing

wind-surfing

Notes:

Virginia Beach oceanfront is loaded with activities within walking distance. Bring your bikes to enjoy the 40 block long bike patch along the oceanfront. Free music and entertainment is provided by the city from Memorial Day to Labor Day. You'll be in the center of it all when you stay at this vacation rental.